What Bug Is This? Identify It in Seconds
Take a photo of the pest and our AI tool will match it against the most common Texas species — with links to detailed identification and control guides.
Drop a pest photo here
Add up to 4 photos — different angles improve accuracy
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How it works
Snap a photo
Photograph the pest from a safe distance — zoom in rather than approaching. Add up to 4 photos from different angles.
AI matches it
Our tool compares your photos against the most common Texas pests — spiders, scorpions, roaches, ants, ticks, and more.
Get the full picture
You get the likely name, a danger assessment, key identification marks, and a link to the full Texas guide and licensed pros.
Tips for a sharp photo
- Use good, even daylight — avoid harsh shadows and flash glare.
- Tap to focus on the pest before shooting; a blurry photo helps no one.
- Fill the frame, but stay back — zoom with the lens, never by approaching an unknown pest.
- Place a coin or ruler next to it for scale — size is a key identification clue.
- Shoot several angles: top and side. Underside only if you can do it without touching the pest.
- Include context where useful — the web, mound, damaged wood, or plant it was found on.
Pests Texans identify most
The tool works best on these — and 20+ more Texas species in our guides.
What you get with every result
- Danger assessment — generally harmless, caution, or medically significant.
- Key identification marks the AI used, so you can verify the match yourself.
- Recommended next steps — sanitation, exclusion, monitoring, safe removal.
- A direct link to the full Texas guide for that species when we have one.
- A path to a licensed pest control professional if the problem needs one.
Pest ID by Photo — FAQ
AI estimate, not a diagnosis. Results are computer-generated guesses for informational purposes only — they are not 100% reliable and are not professional or medical advice. For serious infestations, confirm with a licensed pest control professional.
Safety first. Do not approach, corner, or handle an unknown pest to get a photo — especially spiders, scorpions, wasps, centipedes, and snakes. Photograph from a safe distance.
Bites and stings. For bites, stings, or any medical concern, call the Texas Poison Center Network at 1-800-222-1222 (free, 24/7). Call 911 for severe reactions.